Digitalization of Education. Exploring Views and Experiences of Coastal School Teachers

The 21st-century education landscape has rapidly embraced digitalization to enhance teaching and learning processes. This shift is driven by the need for increased accessibility, student engagement, and flexible delivery methods. Digital technologies also promote greater efficiency and collaboration among key educational stakeholders. However, limited research exists on how contextual factors influence the success of educational digitalization, particularly in rural or coastal school settings. This study adopts a qualitative case study approach exploring how teachers in coastal schools in Bachok, Kelantan perceive and experience the digitalization of education. Four teachers from a coastal school have been participants of the study. Findings highlight both enabling factors and challenges, offering practical insights into future policy and digital education initiatives targeting underrepresented regions.

Grounded Theory, Digitalization, Coastal Schools

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